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New York’s Paid Family Leave is a rider to statutory short-term disability insurance (Disability Benefits Law, or DBL for short), but do you know the differences between the two types of insurance coverage? How much benefit do they pay? How much do they cost? How do you qualify? Both provide a form of paid time off but…

Knowing how much time an employee can take with Paid Family Leave may seem tricky. Employees are trying to figure out just how much PFL time can they can take in 2019 should they need to use it. So how do you calculate…

Paid Family Leave benefits in 2019 are 55% of an employee’s Average Weekly Wage (AWW), capped 55% of the current New York State Average Weekly Wage (NYSAWW) of $1,357.11.* This translates into a maximum benefit of $746.41 per week. So, when trying to estimate what PFL benefit amount you can expect while out on leave, you first...

October 15, 2018– Your ABCs of PFL are here! Paid Family Leave may seem complicated, but don’t worry – we’re here to help! If you’re struggling to understand the practical implications and applications of PFL, you’ll find answers and explanations in our ABCs of PFL. This simplified guide can help...

As the New York Paid Family Leave benefit law (PFL) has been in effect for almost a year, it’s time to look ahead to 2019 and the changes that take effect next year. In this article, find out the 8 things to know and do for a smooth transition. And get our free bonus content: download a handy checklist to help prepare your business for next year!